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North shore 'best bets' for family entertainment: Weekend of Jan. 17-19

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Covington's Center of Performing Arts will host one of the 'best bets' for Jan. 17-18, 'Songs for a New World,' a series of vocal performances in a variety of styles.
(Center of Performing Arts website)

In this calm before the Carnival storm, the north shore offers a few low-key, relaxing options for family entertainment. Here are a few
family-friendly activities you may want to consider for the weekend of Jan.
17-19.

"Songs for a New World"

Several theaters have performances this weekend, but they
may not be a match for families with young children. One that may work, however,
is the Jubilee Entertainment staging of "Songs for a New World," which offers
vocal selections from musical theater, gospel, and other genres.

The show's two-weekend run
begins on Friday (Jan. 17) at 8 p.m. at the Center of Performing Arts, located
at 201 N. Columbia St. in Covington. Families watching their wallets may want
to take advantage of Friday's opening night ticket special of $12 when purchased in advance. The Saturday
(Jan. 18) performance also begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $16. For tickets, visit Entertainjub.com.

The 'Bird Hike' is offered at Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville.Archive photo by Grant Therkildsen

Bird Hike

Get the kids up and out for some early exercise at Saturday
morning's Bird Hike, where a ranger will take families on an interpretive walk
to search for -- and learn about -- birds native to this area. The Bird Hike
will take place on Saturday (Jan. 18) at 8 a.m. at Fairview-Riverside State Park,
located at 119 Fairview Drive in Madisonville. For more information on the park,
call 985.792.4652.

Camellia City Market

Slidell families may want to spend time at the Camellia City Market, Slidell's community market and home of great produce and handicrafts. The
market will take place on Saturday (Jan. 18) from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at 333
Erlanger St. in Slidell.

King Cake

Last but not least, consider hosting a small king cake party
with your friends and neighbors to get into the carnival spirit. If you
need ideas for finding the best king cakes in the New Orleans area, check out
our 58 Days of King Cake series, which should point you in the right direction.

For more happenings for both children and adults, check out
our events calendar, here.